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Tricortical graft processed from the patella

Benefits

  • Allows for some structural support
  • Allows physician to select appropriate graft for clinical procedure
  • Provides an osteoconductive matrix for incorporation
  • Pre-sized for convenience

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General Processing Guidelines:

  • Height is predetermined; thickness will vary
  • Grafts are at least 8 mm in thickness measured at 15 mm from the top of the crest
  • The graft is free of all soft tissue
  • The cancellous bone is sufficiently dense and should not collapse when moderate pressure is applied between the thumb and forefinger
  • Minimum length is 25 mm

Clinical Applications:
Anterior Cervical Fusion, Tibial Wedge Osteomy


Code Name Sizing Preservation
PAT.WEDGE Patellar Wedge H = 12 mm Freeze-dried
PAT.WEDGE5 Patellar Wedge H = 15 mm Freeze-dried
PAT.WEDGE8 Patellar Wedge H = 18 mm Freeze-dried

Alternative Products
For Anterior Cervical Fusion: Calcaneus (POD) Wedge, Iliac Crest Wedge, VG2® Cervical
For Tibial Wedge Osteotomy: Calcaneus (POD) Wedge, Iliac Crest Wedge

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